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Though its modes are somewhat repetitive and it’s missing several high-profile pros at launch, TopSpin 2K25 serves up a compelling package for tennis fans.

I may not have had strong connections with most of the cast and was annoyed with a number of specific sections, but I liked spending time in Sand Land (and beyond) and seeing my garage upgrade and grow.

Shift Up's lengthy adventure makes no bones about a provocative approach to sex and violence, but it's the top-notch action that is the real draw.

Though the combat, which falls between serviceable and irritating, threatened my enjoyment, I still found delight in the currents of Another Crab's Treasure.

Tales of Kenzera: Zau conveys its somber themes with nuance and passion. It's just a shame the gameplay doesn't always match those highs.

Hundred Heroes adheres a bit too closely to outdated design conventions, but the strength of its writing and characters makes up for its short-sightedness.

Children of the Sun is a prime example of an experience born from a straightforward premise and then iterated for the right amount of time before it loses its charm.

You don't need a green thumb to enjoy Botany Manor's clever puzzle-solving and serene, whimsical atmosphere.

I was as captivated by the Open Roads' mystery at the start, but this road trip peters out after a few miles.

While far from a one-to-one remake, Contra: Operation Galuga effectively captures the spirit of the original game while modernizing just enough to make for an exciting, albeit short, adventure.

Pepper Grinder is an innovative indie experience, packed with tense battles, fluid platforming, and eye-catching visual design.

While it isn’t a hyper-creative leap forward, MLB The Show 24 finds a new swing by tethering style and strategy to baseball’s fundamentals.

For all the inspirations the game wears on its sleeve, it never rises above them, and thus feels like a title in search of an identity and desperate for a specific kind of player.

Princess Peach: Showtime could be a decent first game for young Peach fans, but longtime Nintendo players looking for the Princess’ equivalent of a quality Kirby platformer will likely be underwhelmed.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 captures the spirit of the original without sanding down the edges of what made it excellent.

Vanillaware's tactical RPG is a rewarding high fantasy epic, and minor frustrations in the late-game battles aren't enough to derail the fun.

2K's yearly WWE offering may not bowl over diehard players in the broad sense, but its incremental updates and continued polish make it the strongest contender since the franchise's comeback.

Evening Star clearly knows how to design a fantastic 3D platformer, but some important issues drag down an otherwise strong game.

Balatro is an engrossing and entertaining deckbuilding roguelike and one of the best games of the year.

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